The Outpour Kids program is entering its fifth year, and many students who have graduated from the program have discovered a passion for becoming worship leaders in their respective churches. In response, Outpour is transitioning its Outpour Teens choir to an auditioned format to provide more advanced training for these aspiring leaders.

Outpour is now scheduling auditions for the 2025 winter session. This ministry offers worship education and vocal training to more than 100 singers, ranging from kindergarten through eighth grade, with both auditioned and non-auditioned options.

Students in grades six through eight who are interested in joining the auditioned choir, Outpour Teens, should request a 15-minute audition slot by completing the form at http://www.outpourkids.com. Auditions are scheduled for the following dates and times: Sunday, Dec. 1, 1 to 3 p.m.; Monday, Dec. 2, 4 to 6 p.m.; and Wednesday, Dec. 4, 4 to 6 p.m.

During the audition, singers will be evaluated on their ability to match pitch, sing in tune, maintain a melodic line, and perform one prepared song or praise chorus of their choice.

The choirs are directed by Katie Wieand, artistic director, and Matt Wieand, object lesson/devotional coordinator. Katie holds degrees in music and has extensive experience working with young voices. Matt, an eighth-grade science teacher at Martin Meylin Middle School for 28 years, brings science object lessons to life during rehearsal devotions, connecting them to Bible stories.

Katie and Matt's daughter, Audrey Wieand, an 11th-grade student at Lampeter-Strasburg High School, is a graduate of Outpour Kids and now serves on both the adult and youth worship teams. She serves as an Outpour Kids camp counselor for the summer musical theater camp.

Outpour is committed to nurturing vocal education with passionate and skilled instructors who specialize in working with developing voices. Outpour welcomes students from public, private, and homeschool settings and represents more than 35 church congregations.

In addition to the auditioned choir, Outpour offers non-auditioned programs such as Outpour Kids and a summer musical theater camp every July. Registration is currently open for next year's camp, Jingle Bell Beach, which will run from Monday, July 21, to Friday, July 25, 2025, concluding with a final performance on July 25 as part of a "Christmas in July" celebration.

Outpour's mission is to train children and youths to glorify Jesus Christ through Creating with P.E.P. (Passion, Excellence, Purpose). Outpour Worship, a program of Grace Community Church, is open to all children and youths in the community. For more information, visit the aforementioned website.